 on her livelihood. "I don't want to be replaced with something artificial". Ms Amor and fellow US television and film writers have now been on strike since the start of May. One of their key demands is that the studios and streaming giants agree to limits on the future use of AI-powered writing tools, such as ChatGPT. The writers and their union - the Writers Guild of America - want it in writing that AI can only be used for research purposes, and not to ever replace them. "My mother's union job as a packer for 35 years was replaced with robotics," says Ms Amor, who currently has two TV projects in development - The Honorable and PG County. Image source, Michelle Amor Image caption, Michelle Amor says that human art needs to be protected "That's understandable because it's a labour intensive job, but we create art. Who wants a fake Picasso?" Ms Amor, who says she is adamantly against the use of AI in screenwriting, adds: "We writers are the heart and soul of this entire industry. No-one works until we do - everyone knows it." Fellow screenwriter Melissa Rundle says she was shocked at how quickly ChatGPT became a core issue of the ongoing labour dispute. "I was surprised at first, because Chat GPT appeared seemingly out of nowhere - but as soon as I became more familiar with its ever-increasing capabilities it became a concern," says Ms Rundle. She has written TV series Kung FU and the movie Cup Of Love, among numerous other projects. "It's likely here to stay, and we need to cope with the disruption. Writers are not trying to stop progress - we're just trying to build in some basic protections against employers who have proven time and time again they won't hesitate to exploit us if given the chance." Image source, Melissa Rundle Image caption, Melissa Rundle){kind=link}
Hollywood screenwriter Michelle Amor says she is fearful about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on her livelihood. “I don’t want to be replaced with something artificial”.
Ms Amor and fellow US television and film writers have now been on strike since the start of May.
One of their key demands is that the studios and streaming giants agree to limits on the future use of AI-powered writing tools, such as ChatGPT.
The writers and their union – the Writers Guild of America – want it in writing that AI can only be used for research purposes, and not to ever replace them.
“My mother’s union job as a packer for 35 years was replaced with robotics,” says Ms Amor, who currently has two TV projects in development – The Honorable and PG County.